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Racine, WI Police Department
Wednesday June 28th, 2023 :: 02:02 p.m. CDT

Advisory

July 4th Fireworks Information

July 4th Fireworks

  • There will be no public parking east of Michigan Blvd from Hubbard St. to English St.
  • There will be limited parking east of Main St.  Please be prepared to walk to the fireworks.
  • Please obey all traffic signs and signals.
  • Please do not bring any glass of any kind to the beach.
  • The Kid’s Cove Playground closes to the general public at 4pm.
  • East of Michigan Blvd there is restricted parking.  You must have parking pass ahead of time.
    • On south side of Hubbard St is parking for the Water Dept. and the VIP area
    • Racine Yacht Club parking at the Racine Yacht Club (1 Barker St.).  This lot can be accessed from either Hubbard St. or from Barker St.
    • VIP area will be located on the south side of Barker St.
    • The Kid’s Cove parking lot is restricted for handicapped and VIP parking only.  No vendors are allowed in this lot.  This lot can be accessed from Barker St.
    • The North Beach Oasis parking lot is restricted for on-duty life guards only.
  • A reminder that Wisconsin State Statute 167.10 and Racine Municipal code Sec. 66-516 & 66-517 provides an outline that determines which fireworks are legal for use in the city.
Allowed devices are generally:
  • Cone Fountains
  • Cylinder Fountains
  • Small Smoke Bombs
  • Snakes (containing no mercury)
  • Sparklers less than 36” long
 
Prohibited devices include, but are not limited to:
  • Aerial Salutes
  • Firecrackers
  • Roman Candles
  • Skyrockets
  • Wheels
  • Anything that shoots into the air
 
  • Please think twice about bringing your dog/animal to the fireworks.  July 4th holiday is one of the biggest for runaway animals.
  • Pack your patience and have a safe holiday!
 
 

Address/Location
Racine, WI Police Department
730 Center St
Racine, WI 53403

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 262-635-7700

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